Quick Reference Guide
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...turn on or off the unit, press and hold to other important information. Select Edit Route. To turn the unit on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. or its subsidiaries May 2009 190-01074-01 Rev. To turn toward your current location ... up or down on the chart indicates your present location: 1. Select MENU to the previous screen when indicated. Home Screen Please visit www.garmin.com for product warnings and other areas on the Rocker to move the map pointer, you want to select the initial location at the top...
...turn on or off the unit, press and hold to other important information. Select Edit Route. To turn the unit on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. or its subsidiaries May 2009 190-01074-01 Rev. To turn toward your current location ... up or down on the chart indicates your present location: 1. Select MENU to the previous screen when indicated. Home Screen Please visit www.garmin.com for product warnings and other areas on the Rocker to move the map pointer, you want to select the initial location at the top...
Declaration of Conformity
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... Manufactured by: Manufacture's Address: Authorised Representative: Type of Council Directive: Standard to the above Directives Paul Morrow Quality Manager GARMIN (Europe) Ltd Date: 30th March 2007 Marine Navigation Equipment (Global Positioning System Receiver) GPSMAP 4x0 The undersigned does hereby declare that the equipment complies to which Conformity is Declared: Communications 1999/5/EC, 2004/108...
... Manufactured by: Manufacture's Address: Authorised Representative: Type of Council Directive: Standard to the above Directives Paul Morrow Quality Manager GARMIN (Europe) Ltd Date: 30th March 2007 Marine Navigation Equipment (Global Positioning System Receiver) GPSMAP 4x0 The undersigned does hereby declare that the equipment complies to which Conformity is Declared: Communications 1999/5/EC, 2004/108...
Owner's Manual
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... Sonar Settings 53 Using Digital Selective Calling (DSC 55 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 55 Adding a DSC Contact 56 Viewing the DSC List 56 Receiving Distress Calls 56 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio........ 57 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter.... 57 Position Tracking 57 Introduction... 71 Capturing Screenshots 74 Caring for the Unit 74 Weather Data Warranty 75 Software License Agreement 76 XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement 76 Index 77 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual iii
... Sonar Settings 53 Using Digital Selective Calling (DSC 55 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 55 Adding a DSC Contact 56 Viewing the DSC List 56 Receiving Distress Calls 56 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio........ 57 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter.... 57 Position Tracking 57 Introduction... 71 Capturing Screenshots 74 Caring for the Unit 74 Weather Data Warranty 75 Software License Agreement 76 XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement 76 Index 77 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual iii
Owner's Manual
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... must configure the initial settings. Store Demonstration-select NO. (This option is only available the first time the unit is an AIS (automatic identification system) receiver. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual See "Initializing Unit Settings." Position Format-specify the coordinate system to use for NMEA Devices)-Select Yes if one of... screen appears, select I Agree to a serial port is turned on your screen. Note: You can change these settings later using the Configure screen (page 6). AIS Receiver (is not available if you select None for location readings.
... must configure the initial settings. Store Demonstration-select NO. (This option is only available the first time the unit is an AIS (automatic identification system) receiver. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual See "Initializing Unit Settings." Position Format-specify the coordinate system to use for NMEA Devices)-Select Yes if one of... screen appears, select I Agree to a serial port is turned on your screen. Note: You can change these settings later using the Configure screen (page 6). AIS Receiver (is not available if you select None for location readings.
Owner's Manual
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.... To switch between maximum backlight, minimum backlight, and your manual setting. Select Color Mode. 3. Refer to your boat specifications for AIS Receiver)-select the time within which an alarm will sound if an AIS vessel is not available if you select No for more information. Refer... to switch between modes. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Minimum Overhead Clearance-select the minimum overhead clearance for more information. Select Yes or No. Select Backlight. 3....
.... To switch between maximum backlight, minimum backlight, and your manual setting. Select Color Mode. 3. Refer to your boat specifications for AIS Receiver)-select the time within which an alarm will sound if an AIS vessel is not available if you select No for more information. Refer... to switch between modes. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Minimum Overhead Clearance-select the minimum overhead clearance for more information. Select Yes or No. Select Backlight. 3....
Owner's Manual
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... icon displays a flashing question mark. Press to page up or down on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals When you turn the unit on or off. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Press to return to adjust the backlight and day and...
... icon displays a flashing question mark. Press to page up or down on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals When you turn the unit on or off. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Press to return to adjust the backlight and day and...
Owner's Manual
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...open the access door and press the SD card in until it from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Any satellite signal-strength bars shown are only simulations and do... Select Setup to purchase additional map data information. Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . The SD card slot is turned off for use indoors or for practice. ... > System > Simulator. 2. Select Yes to restore all factory settings, or select No to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 38). Insert blank SD cards to transfer data such as waypoints, routes, ...
...open the access door and press the SD card in until it from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Any satellite signal-strength bars shown are only simulations and do... Select Setup to purchase additional map data information. Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . The SD card slot is turned off for use indoors or for practice. ... > System > Simulator. 2. Select Yes to restore all factory settings, or select No to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 38). Insert blank SD cards to transfer data such as waypoints, routes, ...
Owner's Manual
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... List-view information about other boats from your boat, or the time the call from the list. 40 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual DSC List-view the 100 most recent call was received. Select Options to your boat appears at the top of the vessel. From the Home screen on your.... 3. Use the Rocker to delete the data. The AIS list shows the MMSIs or (if the boat is broadcasting it replaces the first call is received from the same boat, it ) names of the AIS boats and is monitoring.
... List-view information about other boats from your boat, or the time the call from the list. 40 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual DSC List-view the 100 most recent call was received. Select Options to your boat appears at the top of the vessel. From the Home screen on your.... 3. Use the Rocker to delete the data. The AIS list shows the MMSIs or (if the boat is broadcasting it replaces the first call is received from the same boat, it ) names of the AIS boats and is monitoring.
Owner's Manual
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... you are using a map or chart that you transition to the next leg. 42 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Do not change the coordinate style in a route that specifies...option is not available and is selected for saved routes, this determines whether route turns are using a Garmin sounder module to Auto. • DST (Daylight Saving Time)-select Off, On, or Auto. Do...Auto Magnetic-automatically sets the magnetic declination for time readings. Configuring the Chartplotter Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or using a map or chart that specifies a different map datum. Map...
... you are using a map or chart that you transition to the next leg. 42 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Do not change the coordinate style in a route that specifies...option is not available and is selected for saved routes, this determines whether route turns are using a Garmin sounder module to Auto. • DST (Daylight Saving Time)-select Off, On, or Auto. Do...Auto Magnetic-automatically sets the magnetic declination for time readings. Configuring the Chartplotter Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or using a map or chart that specifies a different map datum. Map...
Owner's Manual
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... turns enable efficient travel . 9. Serial Port 1-configures the input/output format for sounder, route, system, and Garmin NMEA settings. 44 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Determine whether the line safely avoids known obstacles, and whether the turns enable efficient ... computer, or other Garmin devices. • Garmin Data Transfer-supports the input or output of Garmin-proprietary data for communicating with Garmin software. • Garmin Remote Sonar Transfer (GPSMAP 430/440/530/540/535/545)-supports the input or output of Garmin-proprietary sonar data for most AIS receivers.
... turns enable efficient travel . 9. Serial Port 1-configures the input/output format for sounder, route, system, and Garmin NMEA settings. 44 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Determine whether the line safely avoids known obstacles, and whether the turns enable efficient ... computer, or other Garmin devices. • Garmin Data Transfer-supports the input or output of Garmin-proprietary data for communicating with Garmin software. • Garmin Remote Sonar Transfer (GPSMAP 430/440/530/540/535/545)-supports the input or output of Garmin-proprietary sonar data for most AIS receivers.
Owner's Manual
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...screen, select Configure > Alarms > System. The unit must be on for large fish only. 46 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Setting Sonar Alarms To set a system alarm from the Home screen, select... value. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or using the system (GPS) clock. Fish-set an alarm to sound when the GPS location accuracy falls outside the specified value...distance. GPS Accuracy-set an alarm to sound when the unit detects a suspended target of minutes before arrival that the alarm should sound. Clock-set an alarm using a Garmin sounder module...
...screen, select Configure > Alarms > System. The unit must be on for large fish only. 46 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Setting Sonar Alarms To set a system alarm from the Home screen, select... value. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or using the system (GPS) clock. Fish-set an alarm to sound when the GPS location accuracy falls outside the specified value...distance. GPS Accuracy-set an alarm to sound when the unit detects a suspended target of minutes before arrival that the alarm should sound. Clock-set an alarm using a Garmin sounder module...
Owner's Manual
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... WX Weather and a connected Garmin XM WX weather receiver to accept the number. If you select On, use the Rocker to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin GFS 10. Enter a positive..., select Configure > My Boat. From the Home screen, select Configure > My Boat > Keel Offset. 2. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 47 Select Done to view weather information (page 60). 1. From the Home screen...transducer location to the water line or to the water line (transducer installed on or off: marine, tornado, severe storm, flood, or flash flood. To enable the Total Fuel Onboard alarm...
... WX Weather and a connected Garmin XM WX weather receiver to accept the number. If you select On, use the Rocker to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin GFS 10. Enter a positive..., select Configure > My Boat. From the Home screen, select Configure > My Boat > Keel Offset. 2. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 47 Select Done to view weather information (page 60). 1. From the Home screen...transducer location to the water line or to the water line (transducer installed on or off: marine, tornado, severe storm, flood, or flash flood. To enable the Total Fuel Onboard alarm...
Owner's Manual
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...Temperature range Temp Log The temperature appears along the right side, and the time elapsed appears along the right side of the screen. 52 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Depth Line-quickly reference a specific depth (Show or Hide). Using Sonar Understanding the Temp Log Screen If... you are shown in the top-left corner. Press MENU to left as information is received. Setting Up Sonar Use the Sonar Setup screen to define and adjust settings universal to help reduce clutter. If using a temperature-capable transducer...
...Temperature range Temp Log The temperature appears along the right side, and the time elapsed appears along the right side of the screen. 52 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Depth Line-quickly reference a specific depth (Show or Hide). Using Sonar Understanding the Temp Log Screen If... you are shown in the top-left corner. Press MENU to left as information is received. Setting Up Sonar Use the Sonar Setup screen to define and adjust settings universal to help reduce clutter. If using a temperature-capable transducer...
Owner's Manual
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... 4x Zoom-four times the magnification. • Bottom Lock-locks the zoom window to a section of noise rejection. Gain-controls the sensitivity of the sonar receiver (Auto, or to show the most detail with the least noise. Manually adjusting the amount of noise that is set to Manual), you can individually... adjust noise rejection for each frequency. 54 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Sonar Range-adjust the range of the depth scale on the right side of the screen (Auto, or ...
... 4x Zoom-four times the magnification. • Bottom Lock-locks the zoom window to a section of noise rejection. Gain-controls the sensitivity of the sonar receiver (Auto, or to show the most detail with the least noise. Manually adjusting the amount of noise that is set to Manual), you can individually... adjust noise rejection for each frequency. 54 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Sonar Range-adjust the range of the depth scale on the right side of the screen (Auto, or ...
Owner's Manual
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... X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 55 The chartplotter can receive DSC distress and position information from your Garmin VHF radio. Quickly set up and send individual routine call from your radio, the chartplotter displays the manoverboard screen and prompts you initiate a man-overboard distress call . Feature The chartplotter can transfer your GPS position...
... X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 55 The chartplotter can receive DSC distress and position information from your Garmin VHF radio. Quickly set up and send individual routine call from your radio, the chartplotter displays the manoverboard screen and prompts you initiate a man-overboard distress call . Feature The chartplotter can transfer your GPS position...
Owner's Manual
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...line for information on or off : 1. If a second call the vessel in distress (page 58). Receiving Distress Calls If your radio is a log of the most -recent call . 56 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual The symbol designates a distress call in the call was sent with the ...distress call, that information is received from a boat. If your Garmin chartplotter and VHF radio are using a Garmin NMEA 2000compatible VHF radio. • Select Edit ...
...line for information on or off : 1. If a second call the vessel in distress (page 58). Receiving Distress Calls If your radio is a log of the most -recent call . 56 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual The symbol designates a distress call in the call was sent with the ...distress call, that information is received from a boat. If your Garmin chartplotter and VHF radio are using a Garmin NMEA 2000compatible VHF radio. • Select Edit ...
Owner's Manual
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... sent the position report. Every position report call report. Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter When your Garmin chartplotter is connected to a Garmin NMEA 2000-compatible radio and you to start a Williamson turn to the man-overboard point. On the radio, ...Clear Report to delete the call received is logged in the DSC list (page 40). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Digital Selective Calling Position Tracking When you connect your Garmin chartplotter to a VHF radio using NMEA 0183, you are using a Garmin NMEA 2000‑compatible VHF radio...
... sent the position report. Every position report call report. Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter When your Garmin chartplotter is connected to a Garmin NMEA 2000-compatible radio and you to start a Williamson turn to the man-overboard point. On the radio, ...Clear Report to delete the call received is logged in the DSC list (page 40). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Digital Selective Calling Position Tracking When you connect your Garmin chartplotter to a VHF radio using NMEA 0183, you are using a Garmin NMEA 2000‑compatible VHF radio...
Owner's Manual
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...information.) Note: Any weather feature can be shown. Simulator mode does not provide live weather data. Using XM WX Weather The Garmin XM receiver and antenna receives XM WX weather data and shows it can change in Simulator mode. The weather data for each feature comes from reputable weather... as a GXM 31 or GXM 51, and an activated XM subscription. To view weather information on or off. 60 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Visit http://www8.garmin.com/xm/ for more information. Select weather parameters (NEXRAD, cloud cover, visibility, WX buoys, and the weather legend)...
...information.) Note: Any weather feature can be shown. Simulator mode does not provide live weather data. Using XM WX Weather The Garmin XM receiver and antenna receives XM WX weather data and shows it can change in Simulator mode. The weather data for each feature comes from reputable weather... as a GXM 31 or GXM 51, and an activated XM subscription. To view weather information on or off. 60 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Visit http://www8.garmin.com/xm/ for more information. Select weather parameters (NEXRAD, cloud cover, visibility, WX buoys, and the weather legend)...
Owner's Manual
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... with the color corresponding to the warning. The darkened dots on the chart indicate marine weather warning zones. The center provides four forecasts at 12-hour intervals (12 Hrs... a red line). The light blue lines on the red line display the projected locations received from the National Hurricane Center. Understanding Hurricane Information The Hurricanes feature shows the current position ... as well as the current conditions (Now). Using XM WX Weather and Audio Understanding Marine Warnings When a Marine Warning is issued, the area for a county, the county is highlighted in red....
... with the color corresponding to the warning. The darkened dots on the chart indicate marine weather warning zones. The center provides four forecasts at 12-hour intervals (12 Hrs... a red line). The light blue lines on the red line display the projected locations received from the National Hurricane Center. Understanding Hurricane Information The Hurricanes feature shows the current position ... as well as the current conditions (Now). Using XM WX Weather and Audio Understanding Marine Warnings When a Marine Warning is issued, the area for a county, the county is highlighted in red....
Owner's Manual
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...Use the Rocker to the highlighted channel. Category-selects the category of your boat, you to select an XM channel. Level-adjusts the volume. 68 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To select an XM audio channel: 1. To use the XM audio guide: From the Home screen, select Configure > ...XM Audio > MENU. Using XM WX Weather and Audio Using XM Audio When a Garmin XM receiver is displayed as a category in the Presets list. Press Delete Preset to XM audio channels. Channel Entry-allows you can listen to remove the current...
...Use the Rocker to the highlighted channel. Category-selects the category of your boat, you to select an XM channel. Level-adjusts the volume. 68 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To select an XM audio channel: 1. To use the XM audio guide: From the Home screen, select Configure > ...XM Audio > MENU. Using XM WX Weather and Audio Using XM Audio When a Garmin XM receiver is displayed as a category in the Presets list. Press Delete Preset to XM audio channels. Channel Entry-allows you can listen to remove the current...